Letters to the editor April 6

(In response to, Village savings top $7K with LED bulbs, The Citizen, March 30, 2019, page 4). Thanks to Dylus Dear Editor, Many thanks to previous Village Councilman Keith Dylus who was instrumental in initiating the transition to LED lighting for the Village owned buildings and street lighting. Mr. Dylus was active for months, reviewing […]

Harry Green Jr.

GREEN, JR., HARRY ADAMS of Ortonville; died April 1, 2019.  He was 54. Born September 27, 1964 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Harry A., Sr. and Mary Juanita (nee: Meeker) Green. He married Suzette La Turneau on September 28, 2011 in Waterford, Michigan.  He is survived by his loving wife, Suzette Green; his mother, Mary […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF BRANDON Regular Meeting–March 4, 2019 Meeting was called to order at 7:04pm. Present:  Allen, Darnall, DePalma, Kordella, Marshall, Rumball, Thurman Approved: Agenda Consent Agenda New Business: A.  Building/Assessor – 2New Hires B.  Resolution for 50/50 Distribution for M-15 Property C.  Fire Pumper and Tanker Purchase D. Passport grant submission and authorization E. […]

Public Notice: Atlas Township

SYNOPSIS ATLAS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2019 AT 5:30PM 7386 S. GALE, GRAND BLANC, MI  48439 (810) 636-2548 Members present: T. Onica, K. Vick, B. June, A. Moore Members absent:  P. Major Staff present: D. Lattie, S. Bullen, S. Wilkerson, E. Klimek The board took the following actions: 1) Adopted […]

Public Notice: Ortonville

SYNOPSIS Village of Ortonville Regular Meeting March 25, 2019 Call to order 7:00 p.m. Present: Brice, Butzu, Eschmann, George, Hayden, Robinson, Skornicka The following items were approved: Agenda Minutes of February 25, 2019 Minutes of March 11, 2019 Disbursements in the Amount of $20,780.96 Treasurer’s Report MDNR Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant Resolution MDNR Passport […]

Public Notice: Brandon Township

SEYMOUR LAKE CEMETERY ANNUAL GROUNDS CLEAN-UP Seymour Lake Cemetery will undergo spring clean-up in April, 2019. Please remove any personal artifacts, artificial flowers, wreaths and holders, Etc. that you wish to retain PRIOR TO APRIL 15, 2019. After April 15th, all winter remains including wreaths, grave blankets’ and faded floral arrangements including the holder and […]

Public Notice: Ortonville

VILLAGE OF ORTONVILLE Ordinance No: 70 NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE The Village of Ortonville has adopted an ordinance which adds Chapter 115 to Title XI of the Code of Ordinances to prohibit marihuana establishments within the Village. The ordinance shall be effective upon publication of this Notice of Adoption. A copy of the ordinance […]

America & Me Essay

Earlier this month, the three winners of the 50th annual America & Me Essay contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance were recognized. Goodrich Middle School students Abigail Schell, first place, Sohia Bowers, second place and Sydney Stonerock, third place were awarded for their achievement. As the school’s first place winner, Schell’s name will be engraved […]

The Power of One

The Power of One

Ortonville Village Clerk Liz Edwards putting out pinwheels in front of the Old Town Hall. Photo by Patrick McAbee. By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Oakland County has declared April as child abuse prevention and awareness month. Both the Village of Ortonville and Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance (BGYA) are putting out pinwheel gardens to show their […]

Huff Lake pole barn fire

By David Fleet Editor Brandon Twp.-At 11:52 a.m., March 22, Brandon Fire Department engines were dispatched to the 100 block of Huff Lake Court for a structure fire. When firefighters arrived a 40 feet by 40 feet pole barn was engulfed in flames. The barn was not occupied at the time, however, a horse and […]